Childcare Floating Substitute Teacher - Full-time

This is a grant funded position.

FREE YMCA membership & Child Care and Program Discounts 

Full Benefits - including 12% YMCA Paid Retirement!

No weekends!  

The position will be floating between all 5 child care sites with all ages and hour will vary based on needs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Floating Substitute provides support across all sites (Washington and Ozaukee County), classrooms and age groups (6 weeks to 5 year olds), stepping in as needed to maintain safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environments for children. This role is highly flexible, covering teacher absences, breaks, transitions, and assisting with daily routines. 

The Float works collaboratively with classroom teachers and leadership to ensure continuity of care and smooth program operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities.
2. Provide classroom coverage during staff absences, breaks, or planning time.
3. Support teachers with daily routines such as meals, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions.
4. Adapt quickly to different classrooms and age groups (6 weeks to 5-year-olds).
5. Follow all health, safety, and licensing regulations.
6. Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, and preparation of materials as needed.
7. Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and staff.
8. Communicate effectively with assistant teachers, teachers and directors to understand daily needs.
9. Model professionalism, reliability, and flexibility at all times.

COMPETENCIES (Leader):  

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred.
2. Prior experience working with children in a licensed child care setting preferred.
3. Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and routines.
4. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
5. Valid Driver’s license required
6. Must meet state licensing requirements for child care Teacher (CPR/First Aid, background check, health report, education qualifications, etc.).

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
2. Stand, sit on the floor, bend, and move quickly to ensure child safety.
3. Work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

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